Behavioral Health Consultant

Job Title: Behavioral Health Consultant

Organization: Healing Hands Mental Health Services

Reports To: CEO

Location: Hybrid/Remote

Employment Type: 1099-Contractor

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Consultant provides clinical expertise, consultation, and support to individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote mental health, emotional well-being, and integrated care. This role focuses on assessment, brief interventions, care coordination, and consultation to enhance outcomes for clients served by Healing Hands. The Behavioral Health Consultant works collaboratively with medical providers, case managers, and community partners to address behavioral health needs in a holistic and culturally responsive manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health assessments, screenings, and clinical consultations
• Offer guidance to staff and care teams regarding mental health needs, interventions, and best practices
• Identify behavioral health concerns and recommend appropriate treatment or referrals

• Deliver short-term, evidence-based interventions and psychoeducation
• Support crisis intervention and stabilization as needed
• Promote coping skills, resilience, and wellness strategies

• Collaborate with case managers, medical providers, and community partners to support integrated care
• Assist with care planning and coordination of behavioral health services
• Facilitate warm handoffs and referrals to internal or external behavioral health resources

• Provide training, consultation, and technical assistance to staff on behavioral health topics
• Support trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered practices
• Contribute to program development and improvement efforts

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Ensure services comply with ethical standards, licensing requirements, and organizational policies
• Participate in quality assurance and outcome evaluation activities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field
• Active licensure or license-eligible status (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LPCC, or equivalent, per state requirements)
• 3+ years of experience providing behavioral health services in clinical or community-based settings

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and consultation skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities
• Cultural humility and trauma-informed approach
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong documentation and organizational skills

Why Join Healing Hands

• Opportunity to lead operations for a mission-driven organization focused on healing, compassion, and community impact
• Collaborative leadership environment
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in people’s lives

Healing Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our organization and enhance our ability to serve our community with compassion and excellence.